Three months ended

Nine months ended

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

May 31,
2023

May 31,
2022

May 31,
2023

May 31,
2022

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

16,881

$

25,073

$

53,150

$

47,540

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

11,008

10,978

11,001

10,960

Diluted effect of stock awards

44

43

62

60

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming
   dilution

11,052

11,021

11,063

11,020

Basic net earnings per share

$

1.53

$

2.28

$

4.83

$

4.34

Diluted net earnings per share

$

1.53

$

2.28

$

4.80

$

4.31